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The Hometown
19795 min 10 secFilm: Animation
Direction: Bettina Matzkuhn
Production: Jack Long
A collection of tapestries designed and sewn by the filmmaker illustrates the lyrics of a song about a young girl's hometown. Animation is created through a combination of sewing and cinematic techniques. The needlework, done in a naïve style, is particularly well suited to the bright colours and varied textures of the work. This lively film is designed to promote interest in the art of tapestry.
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Subject categories
- Crafts > Textile Crafts
Credits
- director
- Bettina Matzkuhn
- producer
- Jack Long
- music
- Bettina Matzkuhn
- Doug Edwards
Awards
- Award for Best Original MusicYorkton Film Festival
- Second Prize - Category: First FilmsInternational Animation Festival